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Northstar Bison vs Wild Idea Buffalo
Cut by cut, per pound.

Both ranches had 2 of the same cuts in stock on our last check. Comparing each one’s cheapest listing per pound, Northstar Bison came out cheaper on 1 and Wild Idea Buffalo on 0.

Last checkOct 17, 2026
Northstar Bison1 wins98 in-stock listings · Wisconsin · ships US
Wild Idea Buffalo0 wins12 in-stock listings · South Dakota · ships US
Cuts in common2of 20 cuts either one sells
Grass-finished listings97 vs 10ranch’s own wording

Same cut, side by side

Each ranch’s cheapest in-stock listing for the cut, per pound. The cheaper one is highlighted.

CutNorthstar BisonWild Idea BuffaloGap per lb
Ground bison$22.00/lbBison Ground · 1 lb$22.00/lbGround Buffalo (5 lbs.)Tie
Bison steaks$51.68/lbBison New York Strip Steak · 6 oz Trimmed (2 @ 3 oz/pack)$53.36/lbSirloin Steak$1.68

Only at one of them

Only Northstar Bison had ribeye ($64.89/lb), ground beef ($19.00/lb), new york strip ($57.60/lb), chuck roast ($31.17/lb), filet mignon ($104.73/lb), sirloin ($45.44/lb), brisket ($25.38/lb), short ribs ($17.66/lb), beef liver ($33.97/lb), stew meat ($27.97/lb), burger patties ($26.00/lb), tallow & suet ($14.00/lb), tri-tip ($29.00/lb), beef tongue ($22.50/lb), beef kidney ($22.01/lb), marrow & soup bones ($7.90/lb), ground lamb ($34.00/lb), lamb chops & rack ($49.96/lb).

About the two ranches

Northstar Bison (Wisconsin · ships US): we read 627 products from www.northstarbison.com and priced 98 in-stock listings. Wild Idea Buffalo (South Dakota · ships US): 81 products from www.wildideabuffalo.com, 12 in-stock listings priced. We’re not affiliated with either ranch.

Questions

Is Northstar Bison cheaper than Wild Idea Buffalo?

On our last check, Northstar Bison was cheaper on more cuts: Northstar Bison won 1 and Wild Idea Buffalo won 0 of the 2 cuts both had in stock, comparing each ranch’s cheapest listing per pound. Shipping minimums and fees differ, so check your full cart.

Where is the biggest price gap between Northstar Bison and Wild Idea Buffalo?

Bison steaks: Northstar Bison $51.68/lb vs Wild Idea Buffalo $53.36/lb, a gap of $1.68/lb.

Which one labels more products grass-finished?

Northstar Bison had 97 in-stock listings with grass-finished wording and Wild Idea Buffalo had 10. These are the ranches’ own claims, which we don’t certify.

Are shipping costs included?

No. We compare the listed pack price divided by the listed weight. Shipping, tax, minimum orders and membership fees are not included.